{"id":69838,"date":"2025-07-08T09:41:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T09:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=69838"},"modified":"2025-07-08T09:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T09:41:31","slug":"stanbic-bank-donates-reusable-sanitary-pads-to-teenage-girls-in-volta-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=69838","title":{"rendered":"Stanbic Bank donates reusable sanitary pads to teenage girls in Volta Region"},"content":{"rendered":"
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More than 200 schoolgirls in the Volta Region have received reusable sanitary pads from the Wealth and Investment Team of Stanbic Bank Ghana as part of efforts to reduce menstrual-related absenteeism in schools. <\/p>\n

The donation, made in partnership with the Amenuveve SIV Organisation, targeted six schools in the Peki Dzake and Hodzo communities. Each beneficiary received a pack containing four reusable pads, along with drinks, bottled water, stationery, toiletries, plates, spoons and clothes.<\/p>\n

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The presentation began at Peki Dzake EP Junior High School and continued to five other junior high schools in Hodzo \u2013 Hodzoga M\/A, Hodzo Aviepe R\/C, Hodzo Alavanyo R\/C, Hodzove M\/A, and Hodzo Anyiboboe.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the presentation, Sheila Andah, Head of Stanbic Wealth and Investment, underscored the impact of menstrual stigma on girls\u2019 education, especially in underserved communities. <\/p>\n

\u201cToo many girls miss school because they are unable to access basic hygiene products. This small effort is about giving them the means to stay healthy, maintain dignity, and focus on their education. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese young women have the potential to become doctors, lawyers, journalists, and leaders of tomorrow. They have the potential to shape the future of our communities and the generations ahead,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Andah also stressed the bank\u2019s commitment to social impact beyond financial services. <\/p>\n

\u201cAt Stanbic, our purpose is to drive Ghana\u2019s growth and that includes empowering young people. Whether we return to these schools or reach out to other communities, supporting the girl child will always be a priority,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

The girls were also taken through a session on menstrual hygiene and taught how to properly use and maintain the reusable pads.<\/p>\n

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Roberta Donkor, Programme Director for Amenuveve SIV Organisation, advised the beneficiaries to maintain proper hygiene and abstain from sharing pads. She also encouraged them to remain focused on their education and personal development.<\/p>\n

Fourteen\u2011year\u2011old beneficiary, Abigail Ayayi, shared her excitement, \u201cI used to worry about not having pads and sometimes used rags. Now, I can attend school even when I\u2019m menstruating. Thank you, Stanbic.\u201d<\/p>\n

This outreach aligns with Stanbic Bank\u2019s broader corporate social responsibility goals, which focus on education, health, and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Stanbic Bank Ghana, Wealth and Investment Staff with some community leaders and beneficiaries for the reuseable sanitary towels<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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